Graphs

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What is a graph?

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A visual representation of data that shows the relationship between different variables.

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What is the purpose of the x-axis in a graph?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a graph that typically represents the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of the y-axis in a graph?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph that typically represents the dependent variable.

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What type of graph is best for showing parts of a whole?

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A circle graph (or pie chart) is best for showing parts of a whole.

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What is a bar graph used for?

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A bar graph is used to compare different groups or categories.

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What does the term 'independent variable' mean?

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The independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment.

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What does the term 'dependent variable' mean?

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The dependent variable is the variable that is measured and affected in an experiment.

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What is a line graph used for?

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A line graph is used to show trends over time or continuous data.

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What is a key in a graph?

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A key explains the symbols or colors used in a graph to represent different data sets.

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What is the slope of a line in a graph?

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The slope indicates the steepness of the line and represents the rate of change between the variables.